Gov. Tom Wolf

“The shooting in Pittsburgh this morning is an absolute tragedy. I have spoken with local leaders and my administration and the Pennsylvania State Police will provide any resources to assist local law enforcement and first responders.

“These senseless acts of violence are not who we are as Americans. My thoughts right now are focused on the victims, their families and making sure law enforcement has every resource they need.

“We must all pray and hope for no more loss of life. But we have been saying 'this one is too many' for far too long. Dangerous weapons are putting our citizens in harm’s way.

“And in the aftermath of this tragedy, we must come together and take action to prevent these tragedies in the future. We cannot accept this violence as normal.”

Scott Wagner, GOP gubernatorial candidate

Former state Sen. Scott Wagner(Photo: Ty Lohr, York Daily Record)

We salute the bravery and swift response of local law enforcement in containing the suspect and we will suspend campaign activity today so we can continue to monitor the situation and provide whatever assistance is necessary.

Pa. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale

Eugene DePasquale(Photo: Submitted)

“This attack on the Jewish people and faith is an attack on us all. We must stand united with our sisters and brothers of the Jewish faith,” said, noting that he grew up in the neighborhood where the synagogue shooting took place.

“Thank you to the courageous Pittsburgh Police officers and first responders who ended the attack and provided aid and comfort to the victims.

“The madness and acts of hatred must end. As a society we need to find commonsense solutions because violence will not solve our problems.”

Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro

Attorney General Josh Shapiro(Photo: Ty Lohr, York Daily Record)

“The violence against the Tree of Life congregation today is horrific. It is an assault on the liberties our country and Commonwealth were founded to protect. When any one community is targeted with violence, intimidation or discrimination it threatens all of us and must be condemned. That this attack took place in a house of worship where congregants seek safety and peace is particularly perverse and is an attempt to intimidate people of faith. That attempt will never succeed,” Attorney General Shapiro said.

“I’m proud to stand with the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives at risk to save others today. I am profoundly grateful to them for their bravery.

“My prayers are with the victims of this heinous act and the loved ones left behind who grieve for them. As the congregants of Tree of Life, the people of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvanians across our Commonwealth grapple with this latest atrocity over the coming days and weeks, we must act to quell this senseless violence. There will be hard conversations ahead, looking at both our words and our laws, but they are critical for us to heal and move forward together."

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mike Turzai(Photo: File)

Pa. House Speaker Mike Turzai

“Today’s tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill is nothing short of horrendous. The loss of life is unacceptable and heartbreaking. The victims and their families will remain in our constant prayers during the hours and days ahead.

“There is no room for anti-Semitism in the world and no person should be targeted or persecuted for their religious beliefs or their background. The Jewish community here and around the world is hurting today. The Greater Pittsburgh community is suffering too. We are all deeply saddened and troubled that such a heinous act could occur in our midst and at a place where families gather to worship and celebrate their faith and connection with one another.

“We need to bring people together. There is no room for hate. Each person has dignity and should be loved and respected."